William H. Tooker | |
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 Exhibitors Herald, 1920 | |
| Born | September 2, 1869 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | October 10, 1936 (aged 67) Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Other names | William Tucker |
| Occupation | actor |
| Years active | 1912-1935 |
William H. Tooker (September 2, 1869 – October 10, 1936) was an American stage and film actor.
Tooker acted with the Tivoli Comic Opera Company in San Francisco.[1] On Broadway, he performed in The Coronet of the Duchess (1904) and The Governor's Lady (1912).[2] His film debut was in The Stealers.[1]
In addition to acting, Tooker was a chemist who invented polish for tan shoes.[3]
He was born in New York and died in Hollywood California.[4]
- ^ a b "William H. Tooker Of Stage Fame in 'Scarlet Letter'". Daily News. California, Los Angeles. January 7, 1927. p. 16. Retrieved February 15, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "William H. Tooker". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on June 18, 2018. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
- ^ "(untitled brief)". Motography: 887. April 15, 1916. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
- ^ Silent Film Necrology, 2nd Edition c.2001 by Eugene M. Vazzana